The City of Canada Bay is committed to being a child and family friendly City that provides high quality child and family services, facilities and programs that aim to compliment and reflect the diversity of the community.

As part of this commitment, wherever you live in the City of Canada Bay you will be able to access a range of services, facilities and programs for children and families.

Accommodation, health, education and care services are provided by organisations other than Council.

VICTORIA AVENUE CHILDREN'S CENTRE

CITY OF CANADA BAY FAMILY DAY CARE (FDC) SERVICE

The City of Canada Bay Family Day Care Scheme was transferred to Family Day Care Sydney Wide in 2015 and is operated by The Infants' Home Ashfield. For more information, please visit The Infants' Home website.

BAYSIDE KIDS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Provides a variety of leisure and recreation activities for children aged 5-14 years, including workshops and clinics during school holidays. For more details visit the Bayside Kids School Holiday Program page.

PARENTING PROGRAMS

In partnership with Drummoyne Community Centre, Council provides a quarterly calendar of programs, workshops and seminars designed to increase understanding of parenting issues and an opportunity to discuss ideas and strategies. For further details, visit Drummoyne Community Centre.

TRANSITION TO SCHOOL

Starting school is an exciting but also potentially stressful time for both children and families.

The Starting School, Practical Advice for Families Booklet is a guide that assists with school readiness and outlines the importance of a successful transition to school. It also provides useful information to support a positive transition to school. The booklet covers concerns about preparing children for school and questions relating to age, readiness, expectations about school and choosing a school.

CHILDREN @ THE LIBRARIES

The City of Canada Bay's library service offers a range of programs and activities for children from birth to Year 6, including Baby Rhymetime, Toddlertime, Preschool Storytime, after school book groups and school holiday activities.

CHILD FRIENDLY CITY

City of Canada Bay is committed to creating a more child friendly environment for the benefit of families and children across the area. Council provides quality services and works in partnership with community stakeholders to achieve this. Council provides a range of services, programs and activities aimed at creating a more child friendly city including:

Activities for babies and children at the libraries

Holiday activities for school children

A Child Friendly Guide for Businesses

Environmental and sustainability workshops to inform and educate children and families

Bike and pedestrian pathways across the city

Well-maintained parks and inclusive playgrounds

Child Care Development Control Plan to ensure development of quality childcare centres

Consultations with children and families about parks and playgrounds in their area

New resident tours to welcome families.

CHILD FRIENDLY VENUES

The City of Canada Bay encourages business owners to consider how to make their businesses more child friendly and has published a Child Friendly Guide for Businesses. This guide contains practical information and advice to business owners on how to implement and manage a child friendly environment to ensure best service is delivered to their customers.

CHILD FRIENDLY PLAYGROUNDS

The City of Canada Bay is renowned and valued for its open space and parks. For a list of local playgrounds, visit our Parks and Playgrounds pages.

The Australian Government Department of Education and Training released the free 'Learning Potential' App for parents and carers. It includes articles, tips, suggestions and videos to help parents be actively involved in their child's learning. For further information visit their website.

About

Victoria Avenue Children's Centre is a long day care facility directly managed by the City of Canada Bay. It opened in March 2015.

Victoria Avenue Children's Centre is located within the Victoria Avenue community precinct, providing convenient onsite access to Victoria Avenue Public School, Early Childhood Health, Out of School Hours Care and community playing fields.

The Centre caters for 47 children per day, aged from six weeks to school age, and operates between 7.30am and 6pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

Natural, home-like environment to support and stimulate children's development and learning.

Highly qualified and experienced staff.

School readiness and transition to school program, developed and implemented in partnership with the primary school.

Three healthy and nutritious meals prepared fresh, onsite each day by the in-house cook.

Alternate menu to support children with allergies and/or food restrictions.

Fees

The daily fee for the 2018/19 financial year for all age groups is $124 per day - commences 1 July 2018.

Wait list

In order to be offered a position at the centre, families must enter their details on the waitlist, by clicking on the waitlist register here.

Due to the unpredictable nature of long day care waiting lists, the Centre can make no guarantees that a placement will be available when you require care, nor can we provide estimated times of when positions will be offered.

More information

About

Wellbank Children’s Centre is a long day care facility owned and operated by the City of Canada Bay. The Centre is located within the Concord community facility which hosts Concord Library, an occasional care centre and Wellbank Children’s Centre.

The centre operates 52 weeks of the year, between 7.30am and 6pm (excluding public holidays). It provides quality care for 51 children per day, aged between six weeks to five years old. At the Centre, we offer:

Quality educational programs that recognise the unique individuality of each child

A safe, caring and stimulating environment

School readiness and transition to school program

Healthy and nutritious meals

Creative indoor and outdoor spaces to play

Experienced and qualified staff.

Fees

The daily fee for the 2018/19 financial year for all age groups is $124 per day - commences 1 July 2018.

Waiting List

In order to be offered a position at the centre, families must enter their details on the waitlist, by clicking on the waitlist register here.

Due to the unpredictable nature of long day care waiting lists, the Centre can make no guarantees that a placement will be available when you require care, nor can we provide estimated times of when positions will be offered.

More information

The City of Canada Bay Family Day Care Scheme has been transferred to Family Day Care Sydney Wide and is operated by The Infants' Home Ashfield. For more information, please visit The Infants' Home website.

The project is a joint venture between the NSW Government and the City of Canada Bay that encourages the shared use of school facilities by the community to service a broad range of community needs at one location. The precinct is located at 64-66 Victoria Avenue, Concord West.

The Precinct includes a new primary school catering for up to 600 students including four supported classes, a purpose-built outside school hours care centre, a 47 place children's centre for children from birth to school age and early childhood health services.

Victoria Avenue Public School opened in Term 1, 2015. For more information on the new school, email Victoria Avenue Public School or visit their website.

1:00pm-1:45pm: Farewell to half day children 1pm. Lunch for full and extended day kids

1.45pm-3.30pm:Group 1: Art and crafts in the Activities Room group 2: gymnastics (rotate)

3.30pm-5pm: Children’s movie rated either G or PG. Farewell to full day children 5pm

5.00pm-6:00 pm: Arts and crafts/board games/free time in the Activities Room

Cost

Half day 9am-1pm - $49 (recommended for children aged 4yrs)

Full day 9am-5pm - $59

Extended day 8am-6pm - $69

What to Pack

Water

Hat and Sunscreen

Morning Tea

Closed Sport Shoes

Afternoon Tea and Lunch (full and extended day kids only)

*please ensure all meals are nut-free*

Cafe on site

There is a cafe on site at the Five Dock Leisure Centre. Parents can pre-order lunches in the morning and kids will have an opportunity to purchase nibblies prior to the movie. For more information please contact the cafe directly on 9747 0484 or email vdockcafe@gmail.com

Is your child a registered gymnast wanting to attend the school holiday program AND their regular term gymnastics class?

Any registered gymnasts who are attending regular term classes during the holidays and would like to be a part of this school holiday program are encouraged to enrol. Staff will be available to transfer children from the holiday program into their regular term class and back again into the holiday program at their scheduled time. Parents/Guardians MUST advise the front desk when SIGNING IN. This will ensure your childs name is marked on the roll our coaches will use for transferring children to and from classes. Failure to do so will result in your child missing out on their regular gymnastics class.

Parent handbook-This handbook is designed to provide Parents/Guardians with important Information about how the FDLC Bayside Kids program operates and what is required of parents/guardians who use the service.

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